Subaru Impreza — Powertrain
High risk
Nov 9, 2023
Model years: 2024
On certain vehicles, the front axle shafts may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the axle shaft(s) could break and cause a loss of power to the wheels. Additionally
Also affects: Subaru Crosstrek, Subaru Forester, Subaru Wrx
Subaru Impreza — Powertrain
High risk
Sep 21, 2023
Model years: 2023
On certain vehicles, the bolts that attach the driveshaft center support brace could loosen. If this happens, the front end of the driveshaft could separate.
Also affects: Subaru Ascent, Subaru Legacy, Subaru Outback
Subaru Impreza — Electrical
High risk
Aug 4, 2023
Model years: 2024
Issue: On certain vehicles, the instrument panel wiring harness could become damaged by contact with the steering beam bracket. If this happens, the wiring harness could short circ
Also affects: Subaru Crosstrek
Subaru Impreza — Brakes
High risk
Apr 25, 2023
Model years: 2023
Issue: On certain vehicles, the brake lamp switch may not have been adjusted correctly. As a result, the brake lamps could turn on without applying the brake pedal. It may also be
Subaru Impreza — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Sep 23, 2022
Model years: 2017, 2018, 2019
Issue: On certain vehicles, the side reflex reflectors in the headlamp assemblies may not reflect enough light at some viewing angles. Additionally, the low beam reflector in the l
Subaru Impreza — Fuel System
High risk
Jul 29, 2021
Model years: 2018, 2019
Issue: On certain vehicles, the low-pressure fuel pump could fail. If this happens, then engine may run rough or may not start and the check engine light may turn on. This could al
Also affects: Subaru Legacy, Subaru Impreza Wrx, Subaru Forester, Subaru Brz, Subaru Outback
Subaru Impreza — Electrical
High risk
Apr 15, 2021
Model years: 2017, 2018, 2019
On certain vehicles, the engine control module (ECM) may have been programmed incorrectly. As a result, the internal temperature of the ignition coils may increase. This could caus
Also affects: Subaru Crosstrek
Subaru Impreza — Tires
High risk
Apr 7, 2021
Model years: 2019, 2020
Issue: Certain vehicles were built with tires that may have been cured too long. As a result, the sidewall could crack or the tread and belts could separate. This could cause a tir
Subaru Impreza — Tires
High risk
Nov 2, 2020
Model years: 2020
Issue: Certain vehicles were built with tires that may have been cured too long. As a result, the sidewall could crack or the tread and belts could separate. This could cause a tir
Subaru Impreza — Fuel System
High risk
Apr 16, 2020
Model years: 2019
Issue: On certain vehicles, the low-pressure fuel pump could fail. If this happens, then engine may run rough or may not start and the check engine light may turn on. This could al
Also affects: Subaru Ascent, Subaru Outback, Subaru Legacy
Subaru Impreza — Airbag
High risk
Jan 2, 2020
Model years: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
This recall is for certain vehicles that had an airbag inflator replaced as a part of an earlier recall campaign. This recall provides a final repair. Long-term exposure to high ab
Also affects: Subaru Baja, Subaru Forester, Subaru Impreza Wrx, Subaru Legacy, Subaru Outback
Subaru Impreza — Engine
High risk
Oct 17, 2019
Model years: 2017, 2018, 2019
On certain vehicles, the engine control unit (ECU) may have been programmed incorrectly. As a result, the internal temperature of the ignition coils may increase. This could cause
Also affects: Subaru Crosstrek
Subaru Impreza — Engine
High risk
Oct 17, 2019
Model years: 2017
On certain vehicles, the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve could fail. If you continue to operate the vehicle after this happens, pieces of the PCV valve may enter the eng
Subaru Impreza — Engine
High risk
Oct 17, 2019
Model years: 2017, 2018
On certain vehicles, the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve could fail. If you continue to operate the vehicle after this happens, pieces of the PCV valve may enter the eng
Also affects: Subaru Crosstrek
Subaru Impreza — Electrical
High risk
Apr 18, 2019
Model years: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
A problem with certain replacement ignition switches may allow the key turn out of the “ON” position while driving. This could cause the engine to turn off suddenly. It could also
Also affects: Subaru Forester, Subaru Impreza Wrx, Subaru Legacy, Subaru Outback, Subaru Tribeca
Subaru Impreza — Brakes
High risk
Mar 1, 2019
Model years: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
On certain vehicles, the brake lamp switch could fail. This would cause the brake lamps not to turn on when the brakes are applied. Depending on the model, this could cause an inab
Also affects: Subaru Forester, Subaru Impreza Wrx, Subaru Xv Crosstrek
Subaru Impreza — Airbag
High risk
Jan 10, 2019
Model years: 2010, 2011
Issue: On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, may eventually degrade the propellant contained in
Also affects: Subaru Forester, Subaru Impreza Wrx, Subaru Tribeca, Subaru Legacy, Subaru Outback
Subaru Impreza — Engine
High risk
Nov 2, 2018
Model years: 2012, 2013, 2014
On certain vehicles, the engine valve springs could fracture, causing an engine failure or a stall with an inability to restart. This could increase the risk of a crash causing inj
Also affects: Subaru Brz, Subaru Xv Crosstrek
Subaru Impreza — Airbag
High risk
Jan 10, 2018
Model years: 2009
On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, could eventually degrade the propellant contained in the
Also affects: Subaru Impreza Wrx, Subaru Tribeca, Subaru Legacy, Subaru Forester, Subaru Outback
Subaru Impreza — Fuel System
High risk
Mar 30, 2017
Model years: 2017
On certain vehicles, due to software programming within the engine control unit, the operating threshold of the radiator fan used to cool the fuel temperature is not set low enough
Subaru Impreza — Visual System
High risk
Mar 2, 2017
Model years: 2017
On certain vehicles, the rear view camera image may not display properly due to a software issue within the infotainment unit. During the initial boot-up, a blank screen might occu
Subaru Impreza — Airbag
High risk
Jan 11, 2017
Model years: 2006, 2007, 2008
On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, could eventually degrade the propellant contained in the
Also affects: Subaru Baja, Subaru Impreza Wrx, Subaru Tribeca
Subaru Impreza — Airbag
High risk
Jun 26, 2015
Model years: 2012
On certain vehicles, the Occupant Control Unit (OCU) of the ODS (Occupant Detection System) may incorrectly identify a front passenger occupant when seated in the front passenger s
Subaru Impreza — Accessories
High risk
Jun 4, 2015
Model years: 2015
On certain vehicles, if the driver assist system were to become disabled due to a brake light switch failure, the system could fail to inform the driver that the automatic braking,
Also affects: Subaru Legacy, Subaru Outback, Subaru Xv Crosstrek
Subaru Impreza — Airbag
High risk
May 28, 2015
Model years: 2004, 2005
On certain vehicles, the passenger frontal airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. Increased pressure may cause the inflator to rupture,
Also affects: Subaru Impreza Wrx
Subaru Impreza — Accessories
High risk
May 15, 2015
Model years: 2015
On certain vehicles equipped with EyeSight driver assist technology, the French version of the EyeSight Owner’s Manual my contain incorrect translations of certain text. If the veh
Also affects: Subaru Legacy, Subaru Outback, Subaru Forester, Subaru Xv Crosstrek
Subaru Impreza — Brakes
High risk
Dec 22, 2014
Model years: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
On certain vehicles, the center and rear brake lines may become perforated due to corrosion. This would cause a leak in the brake system potentially increasing stopping distances,
Also affects: Subaru Impreza Wrx, Subaru Forester
Subaru Impreza — Airbag
High risk
Jul 4, 2014
Model years: 2004
On certain vehicles, the passenger (frontal) airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. Increased pressure may cause the inflator to ruptur
Also affects: Subaru Baja, Subaru Impreza Wrx, Subaru Legacy, Subaru Outback
Subaru Impreza — Brakes
High risk
Jun 12, 2014
Model years: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
On certain vehicles, the center and rear brake lines may become perforated due to corrosion. This would cause a leak in the brake system potentially increasing stopping distances,
Also affects: Subaru Forester, Subaru Impreza Wrx, Subaru Legacy, Subaru Outback
Subaru Impreza — Accessories
High risk
Feb 25, 2013
Model years: 2012, 2013
On certain vehicles equipped with a dealer-installed accessory remote engine starter, if the fob is dropped, movement of the internal battery retaining clip may occur and cause dam
Also affects: Subaru Legacy, Subaru Outback, Subaru Xv Crosstrek
Subaru Impreza — Brakes
High risk
Nov 29, 2011
Model years: 2012
On certain vehicles, a seal within the brake master cylinder may have deformed during vehicle assembly. As such, the driver may experience extended brake pedal travel and increased
Also affects: Subaru Legacy, Subaru Outback
Subaru Impreza — Suspension
High risk
Sep 19, 2011
Model years: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
On certain vehicles, the front lower control arms could corrode due to exposure to humid environments and road de-icing chemicals. Over time, corrosion could progress causing thinn
Also affects: Subaru Forester
Subaru Impreza — Engine
High risk
Sep 9, 2008
Model years: 2007, 2008, 2009
On certain vehicles equipped with a 2.5L turbo engine, the oil supply pipe to the turbocharger may crack at the stay brazing on the cylinder head-side. If the pipe cracks it will a
Also affects: Subaru Legacy, Subaru Forester
Subaru Impreza — Other
High risk
Mar 19, 2008
Model years: 2002, 2003
On certain Impreza wagon, the liftgate stay damper bolts may not have received adequate tightening torque during vehicle assembly. After repeated rear gate operations, loose stud b
Subaru Impreza — Airbag
High risk
Feb 8, 2007
Model years: 2006
On certain vehicles, the wiring harness for the airbag occupant detection system in the front passenger seating position might have been pinched during vehicle assembly. Pinching o
Also affects: Subaru Forester
Subaru Impreza — Electrical
High risk
Nov 4, 2005
Model years: 2006
On certain vehicles, a wire for the Immobilizer Control Module was pinched between the two halves of the ICM security cover. As a result, the engine may not start, or may stall whi
Also affects: Subaru Forester
Subaru Impreza — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Jul 13, 2004
Model years: 2002, 2003
On certain vehicles, the left front bolt that retains the forward part of the driver's seat to the seat slide rail may loosen due to stress forces applied to the seat as the seat i
Subaru Impreza — Powertrain
High risk
Nov 5, 2002
Model years: 2002, 2003
On certain vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions, the parking pawl actuating rod ("parking rod") spring retainer may be defective. The parking pawl may not engage the park
Also affects: Subaru Baja, Subaru Forester, Subaru Legacy, Subaru Outback
Subaru Impreza — Other
High risk
Mar 17, 2000
Model years: 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000
Certain vehicle do not comply with Regulation 6 - Statement of Compliance. Compliance label was not expressed in both official languages in regard to vehicle classification. Correc
Also affects: Subaru Forester, Subaru Legacy, Subaru Svx
Subaru Impreza — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Feb 15, 1999
Model years: 1994, 1995
On certain vehicles, the front tow hook may contact curbing, dips, speedbumps, potholes etc. and cause inadvertent air bag deployment. Correction: Front tow hooks will be removed o
Also affects: Subaru Legacy
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